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Dallas, TX

What is an Artist's book? at BIMA /March 19, 2026 by Alisa Banks

i am happy to announce that History of a People is on view an an example of a sculptural book in What is an Artist’s Book?, an exhibition at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

This exhibition “explore(s) the expansive and inventive world of artists’ books in this debut exhibition, which will return on occasion!”

Posted in Exhibitions, Announcements
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Welcome to my blog. It’s where I discuss my work, the work of others, places, and other news.


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2026

Handwork 2026 workshop at Bainbridge BARN

Who is America at 250? Traveling to:

  • San Francisco - Jan - March 2026

  • Boston - March - May 2026

  • Minneapolis - June - August 2026

  • Kennesaw, Georgia - Sept - Dec 2026

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Thanks to all who attended my “story time” convo with Molly @societyofcrafts yesterday. If you missed it, please find a link in my bio. 
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Live interview Tomorrow (Thursday) #repost @societyofcrafts
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Join us for one (or all) of our "CRAFTBOSTON: Fiber Stories" events in July and August! Meeting with Textile collage artist Alisa Banks tomorrow! This will be interesting!
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Last day of my takeover. More about this work @bookprintcollective #repost @bookprintcollective
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Day 5 - Simple Gifts
I hope you will join me as I share more stories and work during a live interview with @societofcrafts tomorrow (Thursday, July 22
Today I’m reposting today’s story from Takeover Day 4 @bookprintcollective check them out for more. #repost @bookprintcollective
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Day 4 Did you know?
My mom grew up in the same Creole cottage with bousillage walls as her mother, on a f
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Takeover Day 3
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Central Rose, Maple, Oak - 23"H x 14"W; Paper, thread, graphite, pigment print, leaves (maple, oak), zinnias

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Takeover day2 @bookprintcollective  Today’s subject “A Language Only Spoken.” ( also pictured)

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A Language Only Spoken - 11"H x 15"W; Handmade paper, hair, thread, graphite

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I’m taking over the @bookprintcollective account for the next few days to introduce some of the work featured in”Fiber Storiesl @societyofcrafts  Head over to @bookprintcollective to read the daily posts and to @societyofcrafts to view al
Happy that “Interwoven Alphabet,” a collaborative project with @dianedeejart in the @cynthiasearscollection is on exhibit. #repost @cynthiasearscollection
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“Interwoven Alphabet,” by Alisa Banks @abanksart & Diane Jacobs


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Working the Remanent Talk at BIMA
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Boston Athenaeum: Who is America at 250?
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Workshop at Bainbridge BARN
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Texas Tech University: What is an ARt Quilt
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Mar 19, 2026
What is an Artist's book? at BIMA
Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
Oak Springs Garden Foundation Residency, Part 3
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Feb 5, 2026
Oak Springs Garden Foundation Residency, Part 2
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Jan 5, 2026
Oak Springs Garden Foundation Residency, Part 1
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Nov 14, 2025
Handwork Week 2026 Workshop
Nov 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
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May 17, 2025
Ether: Aromatic Mythologies
May 17, 2025
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Jan 13, 2025
Exhibition: Unerased
Jan 13, 2025
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Nov 27, 2024
Penland Summer Workshop
Nov 27, 2024
Nov 27, 2024

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